Summer in Alcala: Spanish Language & Culture
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements* for participating on the Summer in Alcala: Spanish Language & Culture program are:
- You are currently a student in good standing at an accredited college or
university in the United States, Canada or selected other countries
- You have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- You have completed at least two semesters worth of college-level Spanish
- You will have at least sophomore academic standing by the time you participate
in the program and will have completed at least one academic year at your home
institution.
In other words, you can attend this program after completing at least your
freshman year in college.
* We might make limited exceptions in special circumstances. Give us a call at (877)
300-7010 before submitting an application if you think special circumstances might apply
to you.
Qualitative Factors
We are inclusive in our programs because we believe most students have the capability to
benefit from a study abroad experience. That said, we do evaluate the following
qualitative factors to ensure that you are a good fit with the program and are qualified
to have a successful experience.
- Interest in the program topic
- Overall academic performance
- Rationale for participating in the program
- Quality of academic recommendation
- Disciplinary record / maturity
Overall, we are looking for students who we think will have the intellectual curiosity,
energy and passion for learning and travel that will allow them to complete the academic
component successfully, enjoy the program and contribute to their classmates' learning.
We do not discriminate in our application decisions on the basis of gender, nationality,
ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
